ISIS

1) TOPIC GUIDES

Below you will find links to the topics that will be discussed in the General Assembly.

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(2) COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION

Download this document to learn more about how the General Assembly operates.

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(3) VIDEO GUIDES

Click here to learn more about ISIS.
To watch a video and learn more about ISIS, click here.
To learn more about the aims of ISIS, click here.
To learn more about what the Islamic State want, click here.

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(4) LINKS TO NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs)

Security Council
Amnesty International
Human Rights Watch
Relief and Reconciliation

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(5) PRIMARY SOURCES

Resolution 2170 (2014)

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(6) COUNTRY RESEARCH
Afghanistan
Afghanistan-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Afghanistan's position on ISIS:
The Guardian, 2016, Isis in Afghanistan: 'Their peak is over, but they are not finished'
Newsweek, 2017, Suspected ISIS Militants Kidnap 14 From Religious School in Afghanistan

Angola

To learn more about Angola's position on ISIS:
United Nations, 2015, 'Running Out of Words' to Describe Horror in Syria, Senior United Nations Officials Tell Security Council
Agência Angola Press, 2015, Angola adopts measures to prevent terrorism

Brazil
Brazil-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Brazil's position on ISIS:
The Guardian, 2016, Brazilian police arrest Isis-linked group over alleged Olympics attack plot
International Business Times, 2016, War on Isis: Brazil warns Daesh could hit Rio Olympics 2016 with Paris-style terror attack

Canada
Canada-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Canada's position on ISIS:
International Business Times, 2016, War on Isis: Canada to end air strikes against Daesh in Iraq and Syria on 22 February
Toronto Sun, 2016, Will Trudeau stand guard for Canada?

Chad

To learn more about Chad's position on ISIS:
CNN, 2016, Boko Haram: Nigeria holds summit on terror group
NY Times, 2016, Boko Haram and ISIS are Collaborating More, U.S. Military Says

Chile

To learn more about Chile's position on ISIS:
Reuters, 2015, Chile Ministry of Defense Website Hacked by Apparent ISIS Supporters
International Business Times, 2015, Isis Threatens Argentina, Chile Presidents Via Email

China

To learn more about Russia's position on ISIS:
Foreign Policy, 2016, Report: More Than 100 Chinese Muslims Have Joined the Islamic State
Gulf News, 2017, Beijing policies driving Chinese Muslims to Daesh, study says

Egypt
Egypt-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Egypt's position on ISIS:
Asharq Al-Awsat, 2017, Sinai: Eastern Gate of Egypt Defies Extremists
Gulf News, 2016, Daesh claims responsibility for Cairo attack

France

To learn more about France's position on ISIS:
Independent UK, 2017, Battling Isis in Iraq helps precent terror attacks at home, François Hollande says
TIME, 2016, Why France Has Become the Number One Target for Terror

Germany
Germany-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Germany's position on ISIS:
CNN, 2016, Suspected high level ISIS leader arrested in Germany
Gulf News, 2016, Daesh claims Berlin Christmas market truck attack

India
India-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about India's position on ISIS:
India Times, 2016, ISIS threat to India: US warns its citizens in India of IS attack
India Times, 2016, Home ministry to use 'Daesh' instead of ISIS

Japan

To learn more about Japan's position on ISIS:
TIME, 2016, Japan Will Not Join War Against ISIS for 'Foreseeable Future'
International Business Times, 2016, Japanese journalist Kosuke Tsuneoka detained near Mosul

Jordan

To learn more about Jordan's position on ISIS:
CNN, 2016, ISIS claims Jordan attack
The Duran, 2016, Here is what the King of Jordan had to say about ISIS

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Kazakhstan's position on ISIS:
Al-Jazeera, 2016, Kazakhstan: 17 killed in series of 'extremist' attacks
Euronews, 2017, ISIL launches fierce assault on Syrian government enclave

Libya
Libya-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Libya's position on ISIS:
The Guardian, 2016, Isis loses control of Libyan city of Sirte
NY Times, 2016, ISIS Remains Threat in Libya Despite Defeat in Surt, U.S. Officials Say

Lithuania

To learn more about Lithuania's position on ISIS:
Bloomberg, 2015, NATO Member Lithuania Rejects Anti-ISIS Alliance With Russia
The Global Coalition, 2017, Lithuania

Malaysia

To learn more about Malaysia's position on ISIS:
CNN, 2016, Islamic State launches first successful attack in Malaysia
The Straits Times, 2017, 3 Malaysian ISIS militants killed in airstrikes in Syria

Mongolia
Mongolia-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Mongolia's position on ISIS:
The Guardian, 2015, Security Council unanimously calls on UN members to fight Isis
CNN, 2016, As ISIS suffers in its heartland, South Asia ripe for its rise

New Zealand

To learn more about New Zealand's position on ISIS:
NZ Herald, 2017, NZ's terror risk 'low' but English warns against complacency
TVNZ, 2017, PM 'concerned' after former NZ student turns ISIS bomb maker

Nigeria

To learn more about Nigeria's position on ISISL
NY Times, 2016, Boko Haram Attacks Signal Resilience of ISIS and its Branches
The Guardian, 2016, Isis tries to impose new leader on Boko Haram in Nigeria

Pakistan
Pakistan-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Pakistan's position on ISIS:
Geo, 2017, Trump administration aware of Pakistan's issues: Jilani
Times of Islamabad, 2017, Daesh in Afghanistan: Pakistan expresses serious concerns

Russia

To learn more about Russia's position on ISIS:
NY Times, 2017, Airstrikes by Russia Buttress Turkey in Battle vs. ISIS
Global Research Canada, 2017, Russia Deploys More Warplanes In Support of Syrian Army against ISIS-Daesh

Senegal
Senegal-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Senegal's position on ISIS:
The National Interest, 2016, Senegal: The Linchpin of Security in West Africa
Reuters, 2016, From Senegal to Libya: an African student joins Islamic State

South Africa
South Africa-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about South Africa's position on ISIS:
All Africa, 2017, South Africa: Hawks On Alert As Two 'Terrorists' Thwarted From Entering SA
NY Times, 2016, South Africa Charges Twins Over Plot to Attack U.S. Embassy and Join ISIS

Spain

To learn more about Spain's position on ISIS:
The Local, 2016, Spain arrests four suspected of Isis links to Paris attacks
International Business Times, 2017, Isis recruiter or Moroccan nationality arrested in Spain

Sweden
Sweden-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Sweden's position on ISIS:
Newsweek, 2016, ISIS's Black Flag is Legal in Sweden, Prosecutor Rules
The Local, 2016, Löfven: 'Sweden will double its number of troops in Iraq'

Syria
Syria-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Syria's position on ISIS:
NBC, 2016, Bashar Al-Assad Says U.S. Is 'Not Serious' About Defeating ISIS
The Wall Street Journal, 2016, Assad's Choice: Fight Rebels but Give Way to ISIS

Turkey
Turkey-- CIA World Factbook
To learn more about Turkey's position on ISIS:
CNN, 2016, ISIS regional leader killed in Turkey, report says
CNN, 2016, Analysis: Why Turkey has gone after ISIS in Syria

United Kingdom

To learn more about the United Kingdom's position on ISIS:
Government UK, 2017, Daesh: UK government response
The Guardian, 2017, Isis would use chemical weapons in attack on UK, says minister

United States

To learn more about the United State's position on ISIS:
CNN, 2017, Pentagon readies more aggressive ISIS proposals for Trump
The Washington Post, 2017, U.S. troops carry out ground raid against ISIS in Syria

Uruguay

To learn more about Uruguay's position on ISIS:
CNN, 2015, Syrians resettled in Uruguay: We want to go back
Global Research Canada, 2016, Weapons Delivery from Turkey to ISIS terrorists in Syria: "Behind Closed Doors" Discussion at UN Security Council, Russia's Request

Venezuela

To learn more about Venezuela's position on ISIS:
Venezuela Analysis, 2016, Venezuela Condemns Deadly Western Airstrike in Syria
The Guardian, 2016, And Venezuela's prize for peace and sovereignty goes to ... Vladimir Putin